Installing LCAs and PH Rod ?
 

About to get a set of Lower control arms and a panhard rod and I was just wondering how hard they are to install. Any tips or links would be great thanks.

Re: Installing LCAs and PH Rod ?
 

4 bolts on the LCAs and 2 on the PHB....

my stock bolts were 17mm i think, and the replacement ones that BMR sent were 18mm i beleive.

the LCA bolts are a little tricky to get to with a socket wrench...have an end wrench handy.

do one side at a time with the LCA, and a second person is helpful to move the axle if it shifts.

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The bolts on the PHR only go through the bracket one way, so pay attention when you remove them.

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Should I jack the car up when I do it or not?

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Absolutely!!! Jack it up and support it on the frame, not the rear. Take one side off at a time. The stock bolts/nuts are 18mm. Take them out, drop out the lca, put the new one in. A good size pry bar helps line everything up. The PHR bolt head is a 13/16 and the nut is an 18mm. You may have to remove the pass side coil spring to get the bolt out since it goes in through the back.

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One thing to add to this, is DON'T fully tighten the bolts when you re-install them. You want the car's weight on the suspension when you torque the bolts all the way down; this helps the suspension move properly and helps prevent squeeks.

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Just finished installing the LCAs and the PHR this morning. It was pretty easy, it just took me a while because my driveway is slanted and my car sits pretty low. Thanks for everyones help :D

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Huntr1117,
I am thinking of changing mine out to. Did you notice a big difference?

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The rear seems to be more stiff especially around corners. The overall ride quality seems smoother too. I haven't had a chance to get on it yet, so I don't know if it helped with traction or not. I think that it was money well spent.